Program Overview

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M.A. Justice Administration

The justice discipline represents a melding of theoretical and applied concepts, and the M.A. degree in administration of justice reflects that dichotomy. Consequently, students explore theoretical models associated with different aspects of the criminal justice system, but also study the structure and administration of the criminal justice system.

The M.A. degree in administration of justice has been designed as a web-based degree program in order to accommodate the needs of justice professionals for whom taking a two-year leave of absence from their profession is not feasible, or for whom relocating to the Fairbanks vicinity is not possible. The M.A. degree program has attracted justice professionals from throughout the country who have found the flexibility of a web-based format useful.

Course Offerings

The following courses are offered as part of the M.A. Justice Administration program:

• JUST F605: Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations
• JUST F610: Ethics in Criminal Justice Management
• JUST F615: Justice Program Planning/Evaluation and Grant Writing
• JUST F620: Personnel Management in Criminal Justice
• JUST F625: Legal Aspect of Criminal Justice Management
• JUST F630: Media Relations and Public Relations
• JUST F640: Community/Restorative Justice
• JUST F670: Seminar in the Administration of Juvenile Justice
• JUST F690: Seminar in Critical Issues and Criminal Justice Policy
• JUST F698/699: Research/Project or Thesis

Course Descriptions

JUST F605: Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations

A comprehensive overview of management and administration of criminal justice agencies with an emphasis on organizational behavior. Included is the study of management theories, leadership roles, and the development of human resources within the organizational context. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F610: Ethics in Criminal Justice Management

Confronting ethical situations that may arise in the management of criminal justice organizations. Examination of the ethical and moral foundations of our current criminal justice system to help make decisions in keeping with the goals of justice. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A. degree program in Justice. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F615: Justice Program Planning/Evaluation and Grant Writing

Program planning and evaluation. Includes grant proposal writing with emphasis on federal sources of grant funding. Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. in Justice program. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F620: Personnel Management in Criminal Justice

Foundation for effective management of personnel in criminal justice by supervisors. Includes recruiting, selection, training, on-site supervision, termination and replacement of subordinates. Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. in Justice program. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F625: Legal Aspect of Criminal Justice Management

A basic understanding of legal issues faced by criminal justice managers and administrators. Included is a study of the legal considerations surrounding recruitment and hiring practices, sexual harassment, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. in Justice program. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F630: Media Relations and Public Relations

Understanding the role of the media in modern society and how to effectively represent an organization to the media. Includes First Amendment and Freedom of Information Act case law and administrative decisions involving the broadcast media. Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. in Justice program. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F640: Community/Restorative Justice

Using community resources to address public safety concerns. Includes recent developments and an emerging awareness that public safety solutions can be achieved efficiently by cooperative efforts between justice agencies and community resources. Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. in Justice program. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F670: Seminar in the Administration of Juvenile Justice

Legal and administrative aspects of the juvenile justice system. Emphasis will be placed on developing an applied knowledge regarding the administration of juvenile justice within the legal framework. Prerequisites: JUST F605; admission to M.A. in Justice program. Credits: 3

JUST F690: Seminar in Critical Issues and Criminal Justice Policy

Over the semester, the candidates will review the core courses in the M.A. program. Candidates will complete projects designed to prepare them for the qualifying exam. Candidates in standing for the M.A. degree in justice will make presentations. Prerequisites: Admission to M.A. in Justice program. Recommended: B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant area. Credits: 3

JUST F698/699: Research/Project or Thesis

• F698 (Project)
• F699 (Thesis)